APT Solara, APT Ostara & APT Alara
APT Solara, APT Ostara and APT Alara
Redefining Luxury
Discover a new era of river cruising with APT Solara and APT Ostara—our brand-new river ships. Thoughtfully designed to blend contemporary luxury with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy more space, more choice, and more ways to explore Europe’s iconic waterways than ever before. Welcome to a fleet where sophistication meets innovation.
Ship Overview
Experience European river cruising like never before aboard APT Solara, APT Ostara and APT Alara. Purpose-built to navigate the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers in exceptional style, these next-generation river ships combine contemporary luxury with elegant design, spacious accommodation and attentive service. Featuring sophisticated interiors by Australia's acclaimed Hecker Guthrie, every element has been designed to elevate your time on board.
Settle into beautifully designed spaces where comfort comes effortlessly and every moment can be enjoyed in style. Whether you're catching up with fellow guests or simply embracing the slower pace of life on the river, you'll feel completely at ease throughout your journey.
Designed by globally acclaimed studio Hecker Guthrie, the ship's interiors marry modern elegance with enduring European style. Each inviting space has been crafted to inspire relaxation, meaningful connection and understated luxury from bow to stern.
Indulge in more culinary choice than on any other European river ship, with seven unique dining experiences to discover. Offering outstanding cuisine and impeccable service in a variety of distinctive settings, each experience has been thoughtfully curated.
Every suite has been designed as a luxurious sanctuary, with interiors inspired by the seasons, indulgent Marie-Stella-Maris amenities and attentive in-suite service. Whether unwinding after a day ashore or simply watching Europe's landscapes drift by, you'll enjoy comfort in every detail.
Carrying only 154 guests and supported by a crew of 60, these elegant river ships offer a highly personalised onboard experience. The generous crew-to-guest ratio ensures thoughtful, intuitive service, allowing every guest to feel genuinely welcomed and exceptionally well looked after.
Our Suites
Our most lavish suites feature spacious interiors and a large outdoor balcony. Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the suite with sunlight and allow you to take in sweeping views of incredible riverside scenery.
A separate sitting area beckons for private in-suite dining. Enjoy your delicious meal with seasonal ingredients in the peaceful surroundings of your suite and enjoy views from your large windows.
Guests staying in our Owner's Suites will also benefit from a complimentary laundry and pressing service, along with a complimentary spa treatment.
Designed for the ultimate luxury, a private outdoor balcony offers the perfect vantage point to soak up the ever-changing views of Europe’s picturesque riverside scenery.
Category: OS | Deck: 3 | Cabin Size: 269 sq ft/25 sq m
Ship Features
Seven World-Class Dining Experiences
Personalised Service
Sustainability Initiatives
The Most Unique Restaurant Afloat
The Grüner Bar and Dining
The Grüner Bar and Dining
Bistro Saison
Bistro Saison
Bistro Saison
The Owner's Cellar
The Owner's Cellar
The Owner's Cellar
The Salon
The Salon
The Salon
Daystar Deck
Annie's Table
Sun Deck
Included on your River Cruise
APT Solara, APT Ostara and APT Alara showcase contemporary design, elegant interiors and thoughtfully designed public spaces. With just 154 guests and a dedicated crew of 60, you'll enjoy highly personalised service throughout your cruise.
Included Signature Experiences are unique or exclusive events that take you beneath the surface of Europe's destinations, while Freedom of Choice sightseeing allows you to personalise your holiday with experiences that suit your interests.
Featuring more dining venues than any other European river ship, our newest fleet offers an outstanding culinary journey celebrating fresh seasonal ingredients and the finest local produce.
Stay active in the onboard gym, unwind with a spa treatment, take a refreshing swim or discover Europe's riverside destinations on one of the ship's e-bikes.
Sip premium spirits, regional wines, champagne, seasonal cocktails, beer, juices, soft drinks, plus tea and coffee throughout your cruise, all included as part of your holiday.
With Wi-Fi, airport transfers and all gratuities included, every detail is taken care of so you can simply relax and enjoy your European river cruise.
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